While pregnancy can be an exciting time for many, it can also be challenging for others. You may feel uncertain about the level of support you’ll receive, which pregnancy decision you’ll make, and more.
It can be easy to start thinking about these things the moment you have those initial pregnancy symptoms. But the only way to confirm a potential pregnancy is to take a pregnancy test. Once you have this answer, you can start planning your next steps.
Pregnancy Symptoms
If you’re pregnant, you won’t necessarily have symptoms. Some women experience the usual signs of pregnancy, which include a missed period, nausea, and tender breasts. But others don’t experience any. And some symptoms are actually indicative of health conditions, stress, and more.
However, if you do have symptoms, the following can indicate pregnancy:
- Missed period
- Nausea (with or without vomiting)
- Frequent urination
- Fatigue
- Tender, swollen breasts
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Moodiness
- Nasal congestion
- Cramping
- Food aversions
If you have any of these symptoms or are wondering whether you’re pregnant, the next step is to take a pregnancy test.
Taking a Test
Most women use over-the-counter pregnancy tests (found at pharmacies or grocery stores) to get an initial result. All pregnancy testing works by detecting hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in your blood or urine. The levels of this pregnancy hormone rise rapidly during those first weeks.
Taking a test too early or incorrectly can give you a false result. To increase your chances of receiving an accurate one, test a few days after a missed period or several days after sexual intercourse.
Testing first thing in the morning also ensures your urine is at its most concentrated.
I Think I’m Pregnant. What Do I do now?
If you’ve received a positive result from an at-home test or are experiencing some pregnancy symptoms, you need concrete answers. Coweta Pregnancy Services can help.
One of our advocates will administer medically certified pregnancy testing and tell you whether it’s positive or negative. If you receive a positive result, we’ll schedule you for a limited ultrasound so you can confirm important pregnancy details and protect your health.
Our trained advocates can also provide pregnancy options counseling, so you can learn about abortion, adoption, and parenting. You deserve accurate information as you move forward.
Schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment today. You don’t have to wait to get answers.